Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 + 12 moreWorks well
“Featuring powerful hyaluronic acid, this eye serum works to attract and retain moisture to soften skin and lighten the depth of lines and wrinkles, while vitamin B3 increases circulation to eliminate puffiness and dark circles.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, saccharomyces cerevisiae extract.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycosaminoglycans, cyclopentasiloxane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, panthenol
Evens skin toneRetinyl palmitate, NiacinamideMay help
“WHY WE MADE IT: This advanced formula works to visibly minimize the appearance of fine lines and improve elasticity while significantly improving skin texture, tone and pore size.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl palmitate.
Anti-agingRetinyl palmitate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 + 3 moreMay help
“EltaMD Renew Eye Gel - Daily Eye Therapy erases the visible signs of a sleepless night while fighting signs of aging.”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, retinyl palmitate. There is some human evidence that these ingredients help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
ExfoliationRetinyl palmitateNot delivered
“Enzymes and vitamins minimize the appearance of redness and promote natural skin exfoliation for brighter, more-even, healthier looking skin”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with retinyl palmitate, but this ingredient is not the most effective.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Retinyl palmitateMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cyclopentasiloxane~7.1–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneHdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products
More about Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymerGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPanthenol~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolyisobutene~1.5–1.9%
Calcium ketogluconate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrullus lanatus fruit extract~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractLens esculenta fruit extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract containing sugars that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to help reduce pore size but evidence is lacking
More about Lens esculenta fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractSaccharomyces cerevisiae extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Saccharomyces cerevisiae extractTocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePeg-7 trimethylolpropane coconut ether~0.5–0.7%
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateSilica~0.6–0.9%
Sodium bisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.6%
Retinyl palmitate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateSodium lactate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateDisodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Zea mays oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Zea mays oilPotassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Palmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Sodium pca~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaNiacinamide~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideSodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Acetyl hexapeptide-8~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Glycosaminoglycans~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlycosaminoglycansCitric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyisobutene, Calcium ketogluconate, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Peg-7 trimethylolpropane coconut ether, Ascorbyl palmitate, Silica, Sodium bisulfite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Retinyl palmitate, Sodium lactate, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Zea mays oil, Potassium sorbate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Sodium pca, Niacinamide, Sodium benzoate, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Glycosaminoglycans, Citric acid
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| EltaMDRenew Eye GelYOUR PRODUCT | REVOLUTION SKINCAREMiracle Eye Serum | Edible BeautyDiamond Rush Brightening Eye Serum | DIMELuminosity Eye Serum | |
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| Match | — | 79% | 77% | 76% |
| Price | $68.00 | $7.61−$60.39 | — | $38.00−$30.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 13 | 5 of 13 | 5 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Pantolactone | Sunflower Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "EltaMD - Renew Eye Gel" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (acetyl hexapeptide-8, panthenol, glycerin, saccharomyces cerevisiae extract and sodium hyaluronate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Glycosaminoglycans and cyclopentasiloxane in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- this moisturizer includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.30% - 0.55%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.10% - 0.25% and palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.20% - 0.40%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.90% - 2.40%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 62.00$ in the United States, for 103.01CA$ in Canada, for 109.42A$ in Australia and for 102.05£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6Analyzing Lycopene Content in Fruitssciencedirect.com
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